The Good Intent, Birmingham

First off - the Great Western Arcade is gorgeous and full of independent shops. Having such a handsome, 2023 Good Beer Guide pub is the icing on the cake. A destination to impress people new to Birmingham. The pub operates on a non-profit basis, with all proceeds going to charity. Insides, its all mahogany wood and large glass windows. There is an upstairs, which most of the punters seemed to be heading for. I will investigate next time. A nice patio out front, which is great to people watch and attempt to lure in shoppers with your pinty delight. The usual Craddocks Range (wish they would put descriptions on the pump clips) but I went for a Brummie Gold (Birmingham Brewing Company) which was in fine condition. Well worth seeking out.

Paid another visit this week. Not much further to add to the previous reviews, but there were 6 hand pulls at the bar, offering a combination of Craddocks beers and guests. I went for the Yule Glow, a 6% Winter Ale by Craddocks, £2.45 for a half and easily my favourite beer of the day. Service was pleasant. There is a single unisex toilet, but this was nice and clean. Glad to see this place is still going strong.

A decent stop off given it's location, a decent range of beers as mentioned recently below, not overloaded with ambiaunce and like Steve below wouldn't make a dedicated return as such, my beer choice of Fixed Wheel Simcoe was pretty good so would call in again if passing.

The Good Intent is located in an upmarket covered shopping arcade close to Snow Hill station. As a Craddock's pub, it has a good range of their beers, both on cask and on keg. Troll, Saxon Gold, Crazy Sheep & Capra represented the same selection as for the 16th October review. Although guests had changed to Birmingham Brewing Company Gold Brummie & Purity Ubu. The friendly barman guided us through our choices and we managed to find a table on the ground floor, without having to venture upstairs. The Toilet is also on the ground floor and is unisex. The donating of all profits to charity is certainly an interesting concept and with a range of 6 real ales, this is certainly a pub that I will consider a return visit when next in Birmingham.

Official site of The Good Intent - www.craddocksbrewery.com

This is a new venture in a shopping arcade, owned by Craddock's though I went for a Hobson's Green Hop. Quite spartan, with an upstairs, this makes for a good ale stop, but ticks few boxes when it comes to traditional pub atmosphere.

Official site of The Good Intent - www.craddocksbrewery.com

In the middle of the Great Western shopping arcade,the interior of this pub is quite minimalist with the bar to the right,some seating towards the loos and room for vertical drinking around a support column away from the bar.A staircase leads to a higher level but unvisited by me on a brief crawl visit.It is well known as a "Not for Profit" operation,hence the name. The 6 handpumps will always feature a good number from Craddocks with Troll,Saxon Gold,Crazy Sheep and Capra on during my visit.The two guests were Fixed Wheel Speed Simcoe and Hobsons Green Hop (NBSS 4). With a friendly welcome , very decent ale quality and the opportunity to sample Craddocks ale in the city centre this pub is worth including on any ale tour and next time I will spend a lot longer in here.